Chipotle-Pumpkin Soup

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“This is a nice twist on traditional pumpkin soup. Chipotle chiles give this soup a pleasant heat and smokiness without making it too spicy. Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds or a light drizzle of pumpkin seed oil”

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Wagons ho! The pumpkins are moving west. This soup has the warm smoky flavor of the southwest with the color of the Arizona mounts. Made as written. Garnishing with a dollop of sour cream with lime is a must for this wonderful soup as it adds so much to the depth of it's flavor. Thanks so much for the post.

Top Review by

2

people discussing

Wagons ho! The pumpkins are moving west. This soup has the warm smoky flavor of the southwest with the color of the Arizona mounts. Made as written. Garnishing with a dollop of sour cream with lime is a must for this wonderful soup as it adds so much to the depth of it's flavor. Thanks so much for the post.

Directions

Place the pumpkin, cut side down, on a baking sheet with sides. Add water and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to the pan and roast the squash until it is soft to the touch, 40 to 45 minutes.

Melt the butter and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil together in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until the onion is soft and light brown.

Add the carrots and bell pepper and continue to cook and stir until the carrots are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes, until it is fragrant but not brown.

Add the broth, chipotle chiles, salt and pepper and bring the soup to a low boil over medium-high heat. While the soup is coming to a boil, scoop out the pumpkin flesh. Discard the skin and add the pumpkin to the soup. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes.

Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the rosemary. Allow the soup to cool slightly before pureeing. Working in batches if necessary, puree the soup in a blender until smooth. Reheat if necessary and serve warm. Season with salt and pepper to taste.